dinghy
noun/ˈdɪŋi/
Frequency rank: #15,253 most common English word
Meaning
A small open boat, often used as a lifeboat or for short trips near a larger vessel.
Example sentence
The sailors launched their dinghy to row from the yacht to the shore.
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